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How to watch UCF Knights football (2026)
6 UCF games left. Where the next one airs, every game's channel, and the cheapest legal way to watch.
Next game
No. 8 BYU at UCF
Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD · Acrisure Bounce House
Network TBD
Network not announced yet (usually 6–12 days before kickoff).
Cheapest way to watch UCF
UCF's usual networks, with an antenna
Covers every network UCF has played on in 2026.
Announced games only
2 remaining game(s) with a network, streaming only, billed in 30-day blocks. 4 more TBD.
- Oct 16–Nov 15: Sling Essentials + Sports Extra
- Nov 15–Dec 15: FOX One
"Usual networks" uses every game on UCF's 2026 schedule with a known network, because most TV picks are announced only 6–12 days ahead. Only services whose carriage we verified are counted (Fubo is excluded; see channel guide). List prices before tax and promos.
Networks so far: ESPN2 ×3ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX ×2FS1 ×2ESPN ×1
UCF 2026 schedule & channels
| Date (ET) | Opponent | TV | Result / cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Bethune | ESPN+ | W 73-6 |
| Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM ET | @ Pitt | ESPN2 | L 7-12 |
| Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Georgia St | ESPN+ | W 44-30 |
| Sat, Sep 26 · 3:30 PM ET | vs TCU | FS1 | W 21-13 |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 20 Houston | ESPN2 | L 17-27 |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM ET | @ No. 18 Oklahoma St | ESPN2 | L 28-42 |
| Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD | vs No. 8 BYU | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Baylor | ESPN | Sling Essentials + Sports Extra |
| Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD | @ Kansas | Network TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD | vs Arizona St | Network TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM ET | vs Iowa State | FS1 | FOX One |
| Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD | @ Colorado | Network TBD | TBD |
FAQ
When is the next UCF game and what channel is it on?
BYU Cougars at UCF Knights, Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD, on a network to be announced.
What channels are UCF games on?
So far in 2026: ESPN2 (3), ESPN+ / SEC Network+ / ACCNX (2), FS1 (2), ESPN (1).
What's the cheapest way to watch UCF football without cable?
To cover every network UCF has played on this season: $39.99/mo with an antenna (ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)); streaming only, $39.99/mo (ESPN + FOX One bundle ($39.99)). List prices; cancel in months you don't need.
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